British Reporter

Party of Regions pledges to prevent entry into NATO

The FINANCIAL -- The Party of Regions will not allow the Ukrainian entry into NATO against people’s will, the party said on January 20, according to Itar-Tass.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Ukraine

Iran-Ukraine economic ties need new mechanism – Mottaki

The FINANCIAL -- Iranian foreign minister, who is in Georgia to attend swearing in ceremony of the country`s new president, said Ukrainian deputy prime minister Hryhoriy Nemyrya that the expansion of Iran-Ukraine relations needs a new mechanism and design, according to Islamic

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Ukraine

Yushchenko upbeat about Ukraine’s WTO accession

The FINANCIAL -- Ukraine`s President Viktor Yushchenko said in a televised interview that he was positive that Ukraine would join the World Trade Organization on February 5, 2008, when its ascension will be on the WTO General Council`s agenda, according to RBC.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Politics

Yushchenko upbeat about Ukraine’s WTO accession

The FINANCIAL -- Ukraine`s President Viktor Yushchenko said in a televised interview that he was positive that Ukraine would join the World Trade Organization on February 5, 2008, when its ascension will be on the WTO General Council`s agenda, according to RBC.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Business

Dow Jones Indexes Wins Best Islamic Index Provider Award

The FINANCIAL -- Dow Jones Indexes, one of a leading global index provider, announced it was named the "Best Islamic Index Provider" by Islamic Finance News. The selection was made by a record 1,502 Islamic finance professionals worldwide.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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WORLD

Indian bus crash kills at least 37 pilgrims

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, a bus carrying pilgrims in west India's Maharashtra state plunged into a gorge on January 20, killing at least 37 and injuring about 40 others, local police said.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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WORLD

Israel says Hamas to blame for energy crisis in Gaza

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, an Israeli Foreign Ministry official said on January 21 that Islamic group Hamas was to blame for an energy crisis in Gaza after Israel blocked fuel supplies to the Palestinian enclave.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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WORLD

Two soldiers killed in Chechnya shootout

The FINANCIAL -- According to RIA Novosti, two interior troops soldiers were killed and one wounded in a militant attack in eastern Chechnya on January 20, a police source in the Russian North Caucasus republic said on January 21.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Georgia

‘West Owes to Georgian People’ – Opposition Leader

The FINANCIAL -- According to Civil Georgia, the nine-party opposition coalition said it would try to pressure on the Georgian authorities through the country’s western allies in order to secure free and fair conditions ahead of parliamentary elections this spring.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

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Politics

‘West Owes to Georgian People’ – Opposition Leader

The FINANCIAL -- According to Civil Georgia, the nine-party opposition coalition said it would try to pressure on the Georgian authorities through the country’s western allies in order to secure free and fair conditions ahead of parliamentary elections this spring.

by The FINANCIAL

January 21, 2008

2 mins read